The human body book
- Author/Creator:
- Parker, Steve, 1952-
- Publication/Creation:
- New York : Dorling Kindersley, [2007]
- Resource Type:
- Computer File
- Edition:
- 1st American edition.
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Additional/Related Title Information
- Full Title:
- The human body book / Steve Parker ; foreword by Robert Winston
Related Names
- Additional Author/Creators:
- Credo Reference (Firm)
Subjects/Genre
- Genre:
- Electronic reference sources
Electronic books - Subjects:
- Human anatomy--Popular works
Human body--Popular works
Human physiology--Popular works
Description/Summary
- Table of Contents:
- Integrated Body -- Imaging the Body -- Body Systems -- Support and Movement -- Information Processing -- The Fluid Body -- Equilibrium -- Body Systems to Cells -- The Cell -- DNA -- The Genome -- Cell Types and Tissues -- Skeletal System -- Skeleton -- Bone Structure -- Joints -- Skull -- Spine -- Ribs, Pelvis, Hands, and Feet -- Bone Disorders -- Joint Disorders -- Muscular System -- Muscles of the Body -- Muscles of the Face, Head, and Neck -- Muscles and Tendons -- Muscle and Tendon Disorders -- Nervous System -- Nervous System -- Nerves and Neurons -- Nerve Impulse -- Brain -- Brain Structures -- The Primitive Brain -- Spinal Cord -- Peripheral Nerves -- Autonomic Nervous System -- Memories, Thoughts, and Emotions -- Touch, Taste, and Smell -- Ears, Hearing, and Balance -- Eyes and Vision -- Cerebrovascular Disorders -- Brain and Spinal Cord Disorders -- Brain Infections, Injuries, and Tumours -- Ear and Eye Disorders -- Endocrine System -- Endocrine Anatomy -- Hormone Producers -- Hormonal Action -- Hormonal Disorders -- Cardiovascular System -- Cardiovascular Anatomy -- Blood and Blood Vessels -- Heart Structure -- How the Heart Beats -- Coronary Heart Disease -- Heart Muscle Disorders -- Structural disorders -- Circulatory and Heart-Rate Disorders -- Respiratory System -- Respiratory Anatomy -- Lungs -- Gas Exchange -- Breathing and Vocalization -- Respiratory Disorders -- Skin, Hair, and Nails -- Skin, Hair, and Nail Structure -- Skin and Epithelial Tissues -- Skin Injury and Disorders -- Lymph and ImmunityLymph and Immune Systems -- Immune System -- Inflammatory Response -- Fighting Infections -- Allergies -- HIV-AIDS -- Autoimmune and Lymphatic Disorders -- Digestive SystemDigestive Anatomy -- Mouth and Throat -- Stomach and Small Intestine -- Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas -- Large Intestine -- Digestion -- Nutrients and Metabolism -- Upper Digestive Tract Disorders -- Liver, Gallbladder, and Pancreas Disorders -- Lower Digestive Tract Disorders -- U
- Summary:
- Revealing and detailing all aspects of the body, from the secrets of DNA to the functions of every major body system, this all-in-one encyclopedic guide is packed with accessible health and medical information that is ideal for students, health professionals, or anyone who wants to learn more about the human body.
- Language:
- English
- General Note:
- Title supplied by vendor.
Includes graphical cross-reference mapper.
Includes index. - Local Note:
- Available to current Emory University students, faculty and staff.
Additional Identifiers
- Catalog ID (MMSID):
- 990031421460302486
- ISBN:
- 1849724164
9781849724166 - OCLC Number:
- 436851681
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